Gettysburg Sentinels | Gettysburg Sentinels

This blog is here to enlighten you on the intimate experience of woodworking and the relationship that it shares with history, specifically surrounding the Battle of Gettysburg.
Discover our Historic Gettysburg Battlefield & Witness Trees Products

Aug 30, 20235 min read

4 Reasons Why Gettysburg Completely Changed American History

Learn how the bloodiest battle of the Civil War changed our country forever.

Apr 29, 20233 min read

Gettysburg Sentinels Presents: Battlefield Trees!

Battlefield trees are incredible symbols of the events and people of our past. They enable us to connect with historical moments throughout

Apr 20, 20234 min read

History in Your Hands: Celebrate Gettysburg Magazine

Discover how Celebrate Gettysburg Magazine is working to preserve the history and honor the legacy of Civil War soldiers!

Mar 23, 20232 min read

The Origin of Gettysburg Sentinels

I'd like to dedicate today's entry to our founder and my dear friend, and share with you the origin story of Gettysburg Sentinels.

Feb 14, 20233 min read

Important Dates from the Battle of Gettysburg

Happy Valentines Day! As we celebrate love today, let's not forget the bravery + sacrifices of those who fought in the Battle of Gettysburg.

Jan 26, 20233 min read

The Story of Gettysburg Sentinels: Chapter 2

Gettysburg Sentinels was founded in 2007 by Lieutenant Colonel William Hewitt. Hewitt served in the United States Army for 31 years in intel

Jan 24, 20233 min read

The Story of Gettysburg Sentinels: Chapter 1

Gettysburg Sentinels is a small business that specializes in creating handcrafted wooden goods. What makes us stand out is the type of wood

Jan 20, 20234 min read

General John Buford & General James Longstreet: Mighty Oak Part 1

Brigadier General John Buford came from a family who helped shaped America in its infancy: His grandfather served during the American Revolu

Dec 8, 20222 min read

Our Sacred Witness Trees!

We’ll use this blog to talk all about witness trees and their significance, specifically during the Battle of Gettysburg.

Dec 8, 20223 min read

Working The Wood - A Beautiful (and Very Delicate) Dance

A look in to the world of woodworking and how I found myself in this space today.

Dec 7, 20223 min read

Welcome to The Woodshop!

I invite to you take a browse through my blog to gain insight into what goes into housing a fully operational, uniquely historical woodshop.